Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney (Spanish-Speaking) | Client Houston Heights · Full-time · Hybrid

About the role: Client is hiring a Spanish-speaking Associate Attorney who is passionate about client advocacy, especially in Immigration Court and on asylum cases. You’ll handle removal defense, asylum, family-based, and waiver matters, representing clients before the Immigration Courts and USCIS.

What you’ll do

• Casework: Handle asylum cases primarily, plus removal defense and family-based petitions. Assess eligibility, prepare and file applications, and draft declarations, motions, briefs, and appeals.
• Representation: Appear in Immigration Court and attend USCIS interviews (I-130, I-485, I-751, N-400, I-589, and others). Conduct client consultations as you gain experience.
• Team leadership: Supervise, mentor, and train legal assistants, law clerks, and interns, and review their work before final attorney review.
• Firm growth: Represent the firm at AILA events, liaison meetings, and community organizations. Write articles, speak at conferences, and help bring in new business.
• Professional development: Stay current on immigration law and grow into a thought leader in the field.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Texas Bar member in good standing (other state bars considered)
• 1–2 years of experience practicing immigration law
• Fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written)
• Proficient in MS Office, Adobe, Google Workspace, and Dropbox
• Valid Texas driver’s license, reliable transportation, and evidence of insurability
• Bonus: Employment-based and family-based immigration experience

Compensation and benefits

• Salary based on experience
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (after introductory period)
• Paid time off
• Hybrid work environment

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40–55 hours per week, with some weekend availability